The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Herd with Colin Cowherd

3 & Out - Broncos Beat Seahawks Reaction, 24-Team College Football Playoff, NFL Week 7 Predictions & Ohio State-Indiana Preview

Oct 16, 2026 · 1h 17m

Summary

Colin Cowherd analyzes the Broncos' 17-14 overtime win over the Seahawks, criticizing Sam Darnold for two interceptions and arguing that Seattle's lack of a running game forces unsustainable passing volumes. He also highlights Bo Nix's low football IQ, noting two critical decision-making errors that cost Denver the game. The discussion shifts to the NFL, where Cowherd addresses Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis and the Eagles' struggles, while defending Caleb Williams against online criticism regarding his injury. Finally, he offers his thoughts on the new college football playoff structure…

Topics discussed

Intro: A day of work in California Ad: Eczema treatment with Kelly Rowland Ad: Injectable PrEP options Overtime play and safety coverage strategy QB analysis: Allen, Stafford, and Goff Packers offense history and Sam Darnold Packers WRs: Shahid, Cooper Kupp, and drops Packers offense struggles and 49ers game QB workload and Mahomes comparison Broncos defense and Vance Joseph Broncos second half drive and timeouts Cal basketball history and Jason Kidd Denver Broncos win probability and Bo Nix Broncos second half punt decisions Bo Nix decision and Sean Payton Broncos yardage and performance stats Seattle vs Denver context and Wilson Seattle turnovers and lack of touchdowns Seattle RB situation and John Elway Ad: Polymarket trading app Ad: Just Another Day in CA Get Worse podcast promo and bear advice Evolution of NFL and college football schedules Nick Saban documentary and Alabama recruiting Saban documentary: Rematch and SEC champs College football regular season importance Group of Six playoff and D1 AA structure Bowl games and playoff integration Money motives in sports scheduling Playoff expansion and bowl game quality Undefeated teams and injury risks Jalen Hurts blood clots injury Hurts recovery and blood thinners Eagles roster issues and injuries Cold weather performance and Tua Backup QB performance and Christian Parker Cowboys defensive line changes Get Worse podcast promo: Dastardly advice Eagles desperation and UFL running backs Jalen Hurts durability and QB decision Respect for undrafted free agents Steelers WR injuries and home game Browns weirdness and Deshaun Watson Houston vs Jacksonville in London Morning and afternoon slate analysis Indiana's rise and NIL impact Playing not to get hurt mentality Indiana tight games and Ohio State Ohio State at Indiana hype Undrafted free agents and smaller schools Transfer portal and draft class excitement Mile run analogy for draft picks Mental toughness of late round picks Trade deadline strategy for Broncos Ad: Minky Couture blankets Get Worse podcast outro Play design tweaks and innovation Shanahan vs West Coast offense knowledge Understanding play concepts vs copying Going for two in the red zone Margin for error with non-athletic QBs Inbounds rules and Derek Carr QB legacy and Carolina vs Saints CEO head coaches and special teams Special teams neglect in offensive trees Onside kick strategy for bad defenses Onside kick success rates and points Ad: Just Another Day in CA Ad: Career purpose and independence
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